ESH Lead | Bunawan, Davao

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation; Davao City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation is seeking an experienced ESH leader to direct the company’s Environment, Safety and Health programs. You will supervise Safety Officers, the Pollution Control Officer, and the Occupational Health Nurse to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

You will drive safety, environmental protection, and sustainability initiatives while safeguarding people, assets, and business continuity across manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in ISO management systems, regulatory compliance, government liaison, incident investigation and audit coordination
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is preferred
• Certified Pollution Control Officer (PCO) under DENR preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise ESH program implementation to meet laws and company policies
• Oversee Safety Officers, PCO, and Occupational Health Nurse to ensure compliance
• Drive regulatory compliance, incident prevention, environmental protection, and emergency readiness
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives with safety culture and operational excellence
• Coordinate external audits with certification bodies
• Ensure compliance with DENR, DOLE, LGUs, BFP, NWRB regulatory requirements
• Submit DENR and DOLE reportorial requirements on time (SMR, CMR, WAIR, annual reports)
• Implement and improve HSE programs aligned with PH laws and policies
• Guide Safety Officers, Occupational Health Officers, PCOs in regulatory duties
• Review safety statistics and incidents to identify trends and interventions
• Mentor ESH and ESG personnel, ensure competency and accountability

Skills

ISO management

Regulatory compliance

Government liaison

Incident investigation

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Related discipline

Professional license

Job description

Responsible for leading and supervising the implementation of the company's Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) programs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, occupational safety and health regulations, company policies, and management system requirements. Oversees the Safety Officers, Pollution Control Officer, and Occupational Health Nurse in driving regulatory compliance, incident prevention, environmental protection, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supports sustainability and ESG objectives by promoting a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence while safeguarding the organization's people, assets, reputation, and business continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure continuous certification and compliance with management system standards: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety), UKCARES, and ISO 17025 (Testing and Calibration Laboratories)

• Supervise department personnel in implementing management systems at both newly acquired and existing operational sites

• Assure plant site compliance with certification requirements and recommend corrective and preventive improvements

• Assist the Management Representative (Admin Manager) during all external audits conducted by certification bodies

• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental, safety, and labor regulations, including DENR, DOLE, LGUs, BFP, and NWRB requirements

• Ensure the timely submission of all DENR and DOLE reportorial requirements, such as SMR, CMR, WAIR, and Annual Environmental Reports

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs aligned with Philippine laws and company policies

• Guide and supervise Safety Officers, Occupational Health Officers, and Pollution Control Officers (PCOs) in fulfilling their regulatory duties

• Review and analyze safety statistics, incidents, near-misses, and performance indicators to identify trends and recommend interventions

• Supervise and mentor ESH and ESG personnel, ensuring competency development, accountability, and effective performance

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Nursing, or other related discipline

• College graduate with Professional license

• Accredited Safety Practitioner / Safety Officer 3 or 4 under DOLE

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Environment, Safety and Health within a manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering environment

• At least 3 years in a supervisory capacity leading ESH personnel

• Demonstrated experience in ISO management systems, regulatory compliance, government liaison, incident investigation and audit coordination

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is preferred

• Certified Pollution Control Officer (PCO) under DENR preferred